The Jerusalem derby between Hapoel Jerusalem and Beitar Jerusalem ended in a goalless 0-0 draw in the Israel Premier League on March 9, 2026, at the Teddy Stadium. In a match full of intensity and passion but lacking in quality finishing, both teams had to settle for a share of the spoils in this fiercely contested local rivalry. The best chance of the game fell to Hapoel in the first half when their striker was put through one-on-one, but his shot was superbly saved by the Beitar goalkeeper, who was a key figure throughout. Beitar had a goal disallowed for offside in the second half after a lengthy VAR review, a decision that sparked furious protests from their players and coaching staff. The match was characterized by a high tempo and tough tackling, with the referee showing several yellow cards in an attempt to control the fiery atmosphere. The single point did little to alter the mid-table positions of either club, with both seemingly destined for a safe but unremarkable league finish. Both managers acknowledged the defensive solidity of the opposition, with the Hapoel coach stating a draw was a fair result in such a tight derby.